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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:05:05 +0000

[...] next offseason, all those factors could mean as much as the fact the Yankees have spent a fortune stockpiling their minor league system with catching prospects to eventually replace Jorge Posada(notes) behind the [...]

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By: The Artist

The Artist — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:55:56 +0000

One little reason to like Cervelli as next year’s backup. Yes, he’s a plus defender and OK bat, but he also has as a bonus the exceptionally rare quality of SPEED coming from your backup Catcher.

Why is that useful? Say it’s late in a game, and the Yanks want to pinch run for Jorge Posada. With Molina (or most backup catchers), that would mean someone like Hairston or Gardner would pinch run and Molina would have to come off the bench, therefore burning two bench players. But with Cervelli, you substitute him DIRECTLY for Posada, leaving you an extra bat off the bench for possible late/extra inning match up.

Not a huge deal, but could win you a game or two over the course of a season.

By: Matt ACTY/BBD

Matt ACTY/BBD — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:46:56 +0000

IETCVM.

By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:45:04 +0000

I’m going to start referring to some of the finer skanks that I know as “Dominican Summer Leaguers”.

By: Accent Shallow

Accent Shallow — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:35:45 +0000

I think the issue with stockpiling catchers is that if you do move them off C, they’re much less likely to be plus defenders at other positions than shortstops or centerfielders would be.

Additionally, catchers face more of an injury/durability issue than the other up-the-middle positions: someone can routinely play 162 games at 2B, SS, or CF, and not have their offense suffer. That’s simply impossible for a catcher.

By: Thomas A. Anderson

Thomas A. Anderson — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:27:30 +0000

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By: The Honorable Congressman Mondesi

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:15:44 +0000

Heh… DSL…

By: Andy In Sunny Daytona

Andy In Sunny Daytona — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:04:34 +0000

From your fingertips to Hal’s wallet. Keep your fingers crossed.

By: Andy In Sunny Daytona

Andy In Sunny Daytona — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:02:51 +0000

Kind of sounds like something you would say though. You xenophobe. haha